Canon Optura S1 comparison

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Product name	Canon Optura S1	Canon Vixia HF200	Canon FS200 (silver)	Sony Handycam HDR-CX100 (black)	Optura 400 Digital Video Camcorder
Price	$399.99	$549.00 to $769.95	$255.00 to $329.99	$364.99 to $499.99	Check Prices
CNET editors' rating	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
Average user rating		3.5 stars	3.5 stars	2.5 stars	3.5 stars
Release date	September 12, 2005	April 01, 2009	February 01, 2009	March 15, 2009	July 12, 2004
The Bottom Line	A decent pocket camcorder that's also a makeshift snapshot camera, the Canon Optura S1 is not an optimal choice for indoor shooting.	While it's more expensive than its sub-$600 competitors, the Canon Vixia HF20 and Vixia HF200 deliver a more extensive feature set for the extra money. The HF200, which lacks internal memory, is probably a better buy than the HF20, though the HF20's all-black body is a bit classier looking.	Though its video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition consumer camcorders available.	You can tell where Sony cut corners on this compact, flash-based HD camcorder. While it's decent, there are better options for the money than the Sony Handycam HDR-CX100.	A very good pocket camcorder that, in a pinch, can double as a decent snapshot camera. With a higher-resolution LCD and a video light, the Optura 500 is a better bet, though.
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Wireless connectivity	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	No
Lens aperture	F/1.8-2.8	F/1.8-3.2	F/2.0-5.2	F/1.8-2.2	F/1.8-2.4
Flash type	Built-in flash	Built-in flash	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Built-in flash
Media type	Mini DV	Flash card	Flash card	Flash card	Mini DV
Optical zoom	10 x	15 x	37 x	10 x	10 x
Optical sensor type	CCD	CMOS	CCD	ClearVid CMOS	CCD
Video input type	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder	Camcorder
Digital zoom	200 x	300 x	2000 x	120 x	200 x
Battery technology	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Lithium ion	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Battery included qty	1	1	1	Info unavailable	Info unavailable
Min illumination	1 lux	0.4 lux	1.3 lux	Info unavailable	1.1 lux
Weight	0.9 lbs	12 oz	7.9 oz	Info unavailable	1.1 lbs
Image stabilizer	Electronic	Optical (SuperRange)	Electronic	Optical (Steady Shot)	Electronic
Optical sensor size	1/3.9"	1/4"	1/6"	1/5"	1/3.4"
Effective sensor resolution	2.0 megapixels	2.99 megapixels	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	2.0 megapixels
Service & support type	1 year warranty	1 year warranty	1 year warranty	Info unavailable	1 year parts and labor limited warranty
Manual focus	Manual Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $399.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	TigerDirect.com $549.99 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $549.00 In stock: Yes Newegg.com $549.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 15 CNET Certified stores	Beach Camera $259.00 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $259.95 In stock: Yes TigerDirect.com $269.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 17 CNET Certified stores	B&H Photo-Video $364.99 In stock: Yes Sony Electronics, Inc. $499.99 In stock: Yes J&R Music and Computer World $449.00 In stock: Yes Prices from 10 authorized stores	E-mail me when this product is available
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